Cognitive Priming is used to activate the brain before training or competition.
It sharpens focus, improves reaction time, and heightens readiness without adding fatigue.
Priming is about activation, not adaptation. It gives a short-term boost in performance but does not create long-term change.
Priming is completely different from Brain Endurance Training. It’s not a structured program; it’s a quick neural tune-up. Don’t overthink task selection. Keep it intense, short, and sharp, and cap the total duration at 12 minutes before training for maximum effect.
Purpose
Prepare the brain before training or competition
Improve attention, reaction time, and readiness
Sync brain and body before the main load
Structure
4 cognitive blocks × 3 minutes each
Performed between warm-up or mobility drills
Total time: around 12 minutes
When to Use
Pre-training sessions
One day before competition
After long travel or mental fatigue
On low-energy days
Setup
Task intensity: 70–100%
Task duration: 3 minutes each
Total time: up to 12 minutes
Pair with light mobility, jogging, or footwork
Goal: Prime the system, don’t fatigue it.
Optional: Use PFTT to Track Readiness
Run the Psychomotor Fatigue Threshold Test before and after the session to measure readiness and fatigue.
Example Flow
(Optional) Pre-Priming PFTT
3-min task + mobility work
3-min task + dynamic drills
3-min task + reactive work
3-min task + finish warm-up
Main session or event
(Optional) Post-session PFTT
Keep It Engaging
Rotate priming plans every 3–4 weeks and switch modes to keep the brain challenged and responsive.